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Banishead Quarry Waterfall

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Banishead Quarry Waterfall

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    September 10, 2024

    Hiking

    Banishead Quarry is a rarely publicised beauty spot in the Lake District that is hidden away on the eastern flanks of the Old Man of Coniston. It is a super …

    August 19, 2024

    Hiking

    Bannishead Quarry and tarn is a real hidden gem. You don’t see it until you are right next to it and most of the tourists heading up Coniston Old Man don’t come this way so you are likely to have it to yourself.
    A beautiful quarry lake made more spectacular by the waterfall.

    May 10, 2019

    Mountaineering

    A nice walk from Torver, visit The Wilson's Arms after.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 300 m

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    Location: Torver, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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